SMRTR ProgrammingJan 10, 2025Daily.dev

The ‘Obfuscated C Code’ Competition Returns

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The International Obfuscated C Code Contest returns in 2025 after a four-year break, aiming to showcase creative and complex C programming. Entries will be accepted from January 31 to April 1, with an updated website featuring 40 years of winning programs now compilable on modern systems and a shift towards educational themes.

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